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Cycling the Maine Coast

Destination

Maine

Activity

Biking

Level

Intermediate

Level

Perfect for the cycling newbies who already enjoy being active, or anyone who just wants to take it easy.

Pedal at a meandering pace, stopping to take pictures, savor a leisurely lunch and explore the surroundings. Enjoy quiet roads along flat and rolling terrain zigzagging through vineyards, olive groves and farmland.

Average daily distance: 35-45 miles

Terrain: flat and rolling

Our Athletic Beginner tours are perfect for those who aren’t avid cyclists, but are fit and love to exercise regularly.

On these trips, you’ll enjoy a flowing pace with plenty of time throughout the day to indulge in the local specialties, take in the local culture and enjoy the magnificent views. There will be an occasional hill, more rolling terrain and higher mileage than an Easy tour.

Average daily distance: 35-45 miles

Terrain: flat and rolling

Our guides will offer cycling clinics and one-on-one coaching in cadence, positioning and the art of shifting efficiently on rolling hills.

You love being active and cycling is your preferred way. You are in good physical condition and ride whenever you can.

Intermediate tours maintain a steady pace with opportunities to push yourself by tackling challenging climbs with great descents over stunning terrain. You’ll still have time to explore and enjoy the landscape and towns you’ll visit.

Average daily distance: 40-50 miles

Terrain: rolling with some hills

You are an avid cyclist who trains regularly, participates in bicycling events and is eager to plan their next bicycling vacation. You enjoy a vigorous ride, challenging climbs and thrilling descents.

These “Epic” and “follow the race” tours are spectacular and have plenty of classic climbs and are perfect for cyclists who covet long mileage with lots of hills and varying terrain.

Average daily distance: 45+ miles

Terrain: hilly with long climbs

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Duration

Maine is an iconic place, full of rugged coastline and independent people earning their living from the sea. For hundreds of years, Maine has welcomed visitors from away. On the week-long bike tour you will see the rugged coastline and meet the wonderful people of the state but you will also discover there is much more to Maine. You will discover fabulous cycling, charming inns, ocean breezes, and Maine’s robust farm to table food scene. From the solitude to Pemaquid Point to the bustling Camden Harbor you will experience the rich variety of Maine.

Tour Essence

Experience a variety of fresh Maine seafood

Explore the charming towns of Camden and Rockland

Cycle through coastal hills with ocean views

Sail on a wooden schooner

Cook with a local chef

Taste local wines

What to Expect

Start Location

Newcastle, Maine

End Location

Newcastle, Maine

Mileage

Average Daily: 39Total: 234

What's Included

Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.

Confirmed tours are dates that have been selected by us that have a very high probability of reaching the minimum group size for us to run the tour and for you to receive the best Ciclismo Classico experience. These tours are confirmed as much as a year in advance, compared to our regularly scheduled tours which are confirmed around 90 days prior to departure. When you place your deposit for a confirmed tour, you have the green light to make your pre and post travel plans and even book your flight with our personal guarantee that your tour will run!

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Optional Single Supplement

If you are traveling alone, this optional single supplement will guarantee you a room to yourself at each hotel. The cost of a single room is often more than half the price of a shared room, so this additional supplement reflects that increased cost for each night over the course of the trip.

Meals Provided

Average Mileage

Elevation Gain

Meals Provided

Accommodations

Newcastle Inn is a beloved bed and breakfast in coastal Maine. The inn is nestled in the charming Damariscotta Region of the Pemaquid Peninsula. This historic country inn provides elegant and comfortable surroundings, a delicious home-cooked breakfast served each morning, wonderful views of the Damariscotta River, and an unmatched location just minutes away from vibrant Downtown Damariscotta.

Luxury Level

Day2

Damariscotta to Pemaquid

Today’s destination is the Pemaquid Peninsula. It’s distinct topography made it the economic hub of pre-colonial New England. The ride follows country roads to the village of Round Pond, famous for its Fourth of July parade where the locals create a rolling panorama of political satire. Visit the quaint harbor to watch the lobster boats and enjoy some fresh lobster. Tonight, join your guides at the Pemaquid Light to enjoy a wine and cheese reception as the surf pounds the rocky coast before dinner at the award-winning Bradley Inn.

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Average Mileage

42.6 miles

Elevation Gain

2,832 feet

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations

Located in the shadow of the Pemaquid Point Light, the Bradley Inn offers elegant accommodations at the tip of the Pemaquid Peninsula.

Luxury Level

Day3

Pemaquid to Rockland

Today’s destination is Rockland, one of the most diverse towns on the coast. The road follows backroads to the town of Waldoboro where you can stop in the tavern for a glimpse of small-town life. After lunch and maybe a pint, you pedal through the fishing village of Friendship before arriving in Rockland. Rockland has something for everyone, a working fishing fleet, museums, galleries and eclectic shops. Tonight you have a free evening to enjoy the town.

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Average Mileage

53.8 miles

Elevation Gain

3,238 feet

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Accommodations

Located in the historic district of Rockland, Maine, one of the coolest small towns in America, guests enjoy the luxury and modern conveniences that today’s travelers expect, in a beautiful Victorian home.

Luxury Level

Day4

Rockland to Camden

Today is a short riding day, after the ride you can rest the legs and explore. In our hotel in Camden, the owner and award-winning chef Michael leads us in a cooking class. After the cooking class, it is time to set sail as we join Captain Aaron for a two-hour sail on this ninety-year-old schooner.

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Average Mileage

16 miles

Elevation Gain

1,234 feet

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Accommodations

Come fall under the spell of our Camden Maine inn. First of all, it’s one of the grandest historic inns in this central Maine seaside village. Built in 1835, the Mansard-style Hartstone Inn offers an enchanting bed and breakfast hideaway. Furthermore, our charming inn is located in the heart of downtown Camden, Maine. As a result, you can walk to many attractions, including the sparkling harbor deemed Maine’s most stunning.

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Day5

Discover Belfast

You will wake up quickly as you pedal up the Camden Hills. Your ride offers great views of Lake Megunticook and Maiden Cliffs as you roll towards Belfast. Along the way, you will discover the gingerbread of cottages of Northport and some great ocean views. Enjoy lunch on the water and take time to visit the co-op the heart of the Belfast community before pedaling back to Camden for a farewell dinner at the inn.

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Average Mileage

55.4 miles

Elevation Gain

3,658 feet

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations

Come fall under the spell of our Camden Maine inn. First of all, it’s one of the grandest historic inns in this central Maine seaside village. Built in 1835, the Mansard-style Hartstone Inn offers an enchanting bed and breakfast hideaway. Furthermore, our charming inn is located in the heart of downtown Camden, Maine. As a result, you can walk to many attractions, including the sparkling harbor deemed Maine’s most stunning.

Luxury Level

Day6

Camden to Newcastle

Almost time for our adventure to end. The last day of cycling carries you back to Newcastle for your journey home.